{"product_id":"the-coronation-of-esther-lucien-pissarro","title":"The Coronation of Esther - Lucien Pissarro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined wood engraving by Lucien Pissarro, depicting the biblical coronation of Esther with characteristic Arts and Crafts precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by Lucien Pissarro depicts the biblical scene of Queen Esther receiving her crown. Pissarro, the eldest son of Camille Pissarro, moved to London in 1890 and became a significant figure in the British private press movement. He founded the Eragny Press in 1894, where he produced books that merged traditional woodblock techniques with modern aesthetic sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is tightly framed, characteristic of Pissarro's book illustrations. The figures are arranged in a dense, decorative manner, with the central figure of Esther standing as the focus of the coronation. The artist employs a system of fine, parallel lines to create texture and shadow, particularly in the heavy robes of the king and the patterned garments of the attendants. The background features a stylised architectural or garden setting, which provides a sense of place without distracting from the primary action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePissarro's approach to the woodblock is precise and controlled. He avoids excessive shading, preferring instead to define form through clear outlines and rhythmic mark-making. This work reflects the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, which sought to revive the quality of hand-crafted book production. The print demonstrates his ability to balance narrative clarity with a strong sense of graphic design. The inclusion of the Eragny Press mark in the lower right corner confirms its origin as a professional commission for a limited edition publication. The work remains a fine example of the late nineteenth-century revival of wood engraving as a medium for artistic expression, rather than merely a tool for commercial reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fairies-charles-rennie-mackintosh\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFairies - Charles Rennie Mackintosh — Charles Rennie Mackintosh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/love-is-enough-initial-letter-l-entwined-with-laurel-leaves-william-morris-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLove is Enough - Initial letter 'L' entwined with Laurel Leaves - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucien Pissarro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874920763727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874921681231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874921713999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874921746767,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874921779535,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Coronation-of-Esther_Poster_CompositorV1_1790262553587.jpg?v=1790263938","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-coronation-of-esther-lucien-pissarro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}